Passionate and colorful. Dynamic and vibrant. That’s how Angie Chen lives life, with the occasional pause to reflect and nestle in some down-time with her family over good food. Her ideal weekend is always the perfect balance of both creature comforts and venturing out to explore the new.

It is not surprising then that she names New York and London as her favourite travel destinations, where she relishes in taking in the vibrancy and dynamism the arts, music, food and fashion scene in those cities have to offer. Her love of the vivid and the unique runs through her exuberant approach to life and her wardrobe. As the curator for THE FIFITH COLLECTION, Angie lends her vibrant yet impeccably chic and refined taste, and detailed eye to the selection of the choicest vintage pieces for the online store.

We have the pleasure of having Angie share with us some of her current loves and obsessions. Enjoy!

1. Vintage Christian Lacroix:“I have always been a big fan of Lacroix for his intricate and opulent designs, but this year I am determined to stop buying fast fashion and collect everything Lacroix due to the historical value of each piece.”

2. Le Cinéma Olfactif by Folie A Plusiers Perfumes:“A good friend of mine in Berlin started this perfume project with perfumer Mark Buxton (of Comme des Garcons fame) to create fragrances inspired by films. My personal favourites from this series are Mood Indigo and Virigin Suicides. They smell exactly like what the movie should be.”

3. Glamglow Supermud:“This is my daily solution to the clogged pores in my otherwise clear skin. Such a lifesaver for those problem areas and my skin always feels so smooth after each use.”

A very belated 新年快乐 to all you PREP-stars! February was definitely a month for food, festivities and fab hair what with Valentine’s Day and the Lunar New Year within a week of each other. We were up to 12 in our steamboat count and if February was a month for feasting and merriment, March would be the one for detoxing and loosening our belts (in all manner of the phrase). We hope you celebrated in a big way and took the chance to make merry with loved ones and spend some time enjoying the spirit of the holidays!

New York-based DKNY is a brand that captures the life and essence of the city – international, eclectic, fast-paced and real. Our very own Jacqueline had the chance to shoot the brand’s latest fashion and accessories offerings, modelled by the beautiful Yvette King. In this fashion shoot collaboration with Club 21, Yvette had her hair done by yours truly in a natural, yet perfectly polished true-to-New Yorker style – sleek on the top with subtle tousled waves at the ends.

For Valentine’s Day, Rockstar celebrated the day of love by inviting ladies to share a photo of their favourite girl pals. The winner stood a chance to win a #MostEpicValentinesDay with complete outfit makeovers, pampering hair blowouts at PREP, beauty goodie bags from Benefit and a Valentine’s Day dinner at Overeasy! The winning entry garnered over 800 votes and this lucky group of ladies had an awesome, super girly Valentine’s Day.

At PREP, we’ve the privilege of working with some of the most amazing, stylish, passionate and inspiring people around and we want to give you a glimpse of some of the things these style-makers and scene-stealers are currently loving and obsessing over. To kick off the “PREP Picks” series, it’s our own Jacelyn Soh, one-third of PREP and all-round sweetheart and animal lover.

The number-cruncher in the trio of PREP lady bosses, Jacelyn is always the picture of cool, collected chic with her classic and modern style. A self-confessed homebody she loves nothing more than a night in with a home-cooked meal surrounded by two of the greatest loves of her life – husband Andrew and furbaby Max. While this might sound seemingly contradictory, she also loves the exposure to the new and unique tastes and sights that travel brings, and names Italy with its fabulous dining scene and luscious scenery, as one of her all-time favourite travel destinations.

Here are her current loves and obsessions:

1. Clé de Peau Beauté Concealor:“My everyday cheat-stick to natural, flawless skin. I never leave home without this!”

3. Le Creuset Dutch Oven in Caribbean:“I’ve been learning to cook recently and this is perfect for making broths and stews in. Great for any rookie, wannabe home-cooks because it cooks everything so evenly and beautifully.”

4. Cranberry Almond Granola from The Edible Company: “I have to have this for breakfast every morning – handmade granola, made with the best natural ingredients. So delish with organic yoghurt!”

5. Redken Wind Blown Finishing Spray ($32 at PREP):“I love using this for my hair after a blowout. It gives my hair such great texture, with a lovely, soft matte finish.”

2014 has been an incredible year for us and we are thankful to reflect on the many key events and milestones that have taken place in the year.

The highlight of the year was turning one! We were blessed by the presence of friends, family, business partners and let’s not forget YOU, our PREP-stars, celebrating with us at our anniversary party. We celebrated in true PREP-style – beauty treats in the form of makeovers and manicures, plenty to eat and drink, an awesome photobooth and of course, fabulous hairdos.

Speaking of parties, you know we never say no to a great one. We had the fun and privilege of playing host to a couple of really great ones – from PREP-lette Nicole’s pretty pink-themed 9th birthday party to Isabel’s glamorous and gorgeous bachelorette party.

Mid-year wedding season saw our team creating a myriad of different soft, romantic styles to complement the beautiful gowns on display at the Oscar de la Renta bridal show and the Female Luxe Wedding show.

Our work with fashion partners like Kate Spade, Ted Baker, PHUONG MY, Saree Sense to name a few, really reflected the repertoire of our PREP stylists in creating hairstyles that perfectly set up the aesthetic expressions of the clothing designs. We also had the privilege of styling the hair of fashion luminaries at the Digital Fashion Week and were more than a little starstruck in the presence of the timelessly elegant and beautiful Carmen Dell’Orefice.

Last, and most certainly not least, 2014 would not have such a memorable and fantastic year if not for the support and patronage of our PREP-stars.

Thank you for surrendering and trusting your tresses to us and for just being generally amazing and sweet. We’re looking forward to another great year with you. Here’s wishing all of you a very blessed 2015, filled with joy, health and fab hair!

Saree Sense‘s refreshing, modern take on the traditional saree truly embodies the unique Singaporean spirit of being both cosmopolitan and vibrant. The label doesn’t just see the saree as an item of adornment but as a canvas of artistic expression and an extension of a woman’s character and story. Each piece in their collection is a limited edition item, skilfully handcrafted, and marked by a breathtaking use of bold prints and vibrant colours.

The Saree Sense fashion show was held at the Esplanade Concourse on the 29th of November, at the Kalaa Utsavam – a week-long art festival celebrating Indian fine arts. Models paraded the beautiful pieces from its FW2014 collection, “Singapore Saree – Heritage Collection” against the musical backdrop of modern Indian classical music by The Tamarind Sound Project. PREP was invited to style the models’ and co-designers’ hair in a variety of gorgeous updos and sexy waves to complement the beautiful and vibrant sarees. It was an atmosphere that truly celebrated a collection that embodies the beautiful juxtaposition of tradition and modernity in Singapore.